Indian commentator Laxman Shivaramkrishnan had to retire after being discriminated against on the basis of colour.
Commentator Laxman Shivaramkrishnan has announced his retirement from commentary, citing color-based discrimination on social media.
Lakshman Shivaramkrishnan’s announcement sparked a new debate.
Indian commentator says I have been overlooked for almost 23 years, I am not used to throw and present, given a chance to newcomers.
Laxman Shivaramkrishnan says even when Ravi Shastri was coaching, were newcomers given a chance?
Commenters on social media asked what could be the reason for this? In response, the former Indian cricketer said that discrimination on the basis of color was the reason for this.
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin asked Laxman his comment in IPL and Laxman Shivaramkrishnan replied that he has retired.
He said that my retirement is not good but this story is related to TV production and things will come out soon.
It is worth mentioning that Laxman Shivaramkrishnan, who hails from Tamil Nadu, has represented India in 9 Tests and 16 ODI matches.
